Monday, July 22, 2013

Hi everyone! Not too long ago, we provided a challenge I called "Show and Tell." It was based on the show and tell events some of us had as kids. When I taught elementary school, I always enjoyed allowing the kids to share their treasures. It was such a big deal to them! Some kids brought toys.

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Others shared their beloved pets.

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They often brought a favorite book, then asked me to read it aloud.

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Show and Tell time was always fun and kids could hardly wait for their turn!

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When we hosted a Show and Tell challenge, our followers reacted in a very enthusiastic way. People shared old work, new work, or just something they loved and wanted to share. You can see the previous challenge here.

This week, we're inviting you to share a piece of art that you created. It can be any medium. The "Show" part is when you link the picture to our blog. The "Tell" part of the challenge will occur when you leave a comment after linking up. I can hardly wait to visit everyone's blog to see what you've decided to share.

Mixed Media Self Portrait

Be sure to link up no later than 12:00 noon on July 28, 2013. But most importantly, this challenge invites you to have fun! If you're not sure what to share, let your inner child grab hold of some art materials and create away. You might surprise yourself.

Many people have an age they really love, or one that they fear. My mom said that turning 60 was no big deal but 70 really threw her for a loop. I'm only 7 years away from 60 myself so we'll soon see if I have the same experience.

My favorite thing about birthdays is cake. I love the white sheet cakes with the custard filling. My husband loves angel food cake. My mother hated angel food because that's what she had for every birthday as a kid. I think any kind of cake is appropriate for any occasion. This one has zero calories.

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Well, I must confess something here. I love presents too. I love to give presents and I love to receive presents. I especially love it when a gift is wrapped in a really pretty package. I wouldn't even care what was inside if I received this as a present. Isn't it wonderful?

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So, what is there about birthdays that inspires you to create? In order to participate in this challenge, your artwork needs to be linked up by noon next Sunday, July 21 EST. The sky is the limit here!